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AN 70: Provide support to manage pain and discomfort
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1. Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort
- 1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort
- 1.2 Describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort
- 1.3 Outline agreed ways of working that relate to managing pain and discomfort
2. Be able to assist in minimising individuals’ pain or discomfort
- 2.1 Describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s holistic well-being and communication
- 2.2 Encourage an individual to express their pain or discomfort
- 2.3 Explain how to recognise that an individual is in pain when they are not able to verbally communicate this
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- 2.4 Support carers to recognise when individuals are in pain or discomfort
- 2.5 Explain how to evaluate pain levels using assessment tools in own area of work
- 2.6 Encourage an individual and their carers to use self-help methods of pain control
- 2.7 Assist an individual to be positioned safely and comfortably
- 2.8 Carry out agreed measures to alleviate pain and discomfort
3. Be able to monitor, record and report on the management of individuals’ pain or discomfort
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- 3.1 Carry out required monitoring activities relating to management of an individual’s pain or discomfort
- 3.2 Complete records in line with agreed ways of working
- 3.3 Report findings and concerns as required
